The Ainsworth Building is Macquarie University’s new faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences. There are 11 learning spaces and a 200-seat lecture theatre.
The 4 storey building is constructed with pre-fabricated, cross laminated timber and Glulam structure wrapped in a high-performance, large scale, double-glazed curtain wall. Timber structural elements are exposed, internal layouts are column free and there has been extensive use of natural materials throughout the project. Fire Engineering was a significant requirement for compliance. Works were adjacent to the busy Macquarie University Hospital. Existing roads, traffic flows and services infrastructure were also significant challenges during the construction.
This building represents Macquarie University’s commitment to medical teaching and learning.